Tag: Rule of Law
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EU Funding Boosts Philippine Justice System Reform
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro recently formalized a significant financial agreement aimed at enhancing the Philippine justice system. The ceremony, held at the Department of Finance office in Manila, marks a pivotal step towards a more effective, inclusive, and accountable judicial framework in the country. The EU has…
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UN Official Urges Prison Transparency to Combat Poverty and Health Issues
At the ASEAN Regional Corrections Conference 2025 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Rafael Souza, a crime prevention and criminal justice officer from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), emphasized the critical need for transparency within prison systems. Souza highlighted the detrimental effects of incarceration on poverty and public health, noting that imprisonment not…
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Philippine DOJ and UNODC Join Forces to Combat Cybercrime
MANILA – The Philippine Department of Justice’s Office of Cybercrime is set to collaborate with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to enhance the enforcement of cybercrime laws. The partnership aims to bolster the capabilities of digital forensic experts, cybercrime investigators, and prosecutors in the country. DOJ Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla emphasized…
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Marcos Government’s Human Rights Commitment Praised by DOJ Official
In a recent statement, Justice Undersecretary Raul Vasquez highlighted the Marcos administration’s dedication to human rights, describing it as a lasting legacy. Speaking on the Bagong Pilipinas news program, Vasquez emphasized that the current government adheres strictly to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and has extended this commitment across all government sectors. He stated…
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